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M3.2 Depth: 89.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Ōpōtiki District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 00:04:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2026 at 00:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ōpōtiki District, Bay of Plenty (New Zealand). At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89.6 km
Intermediate
89.6 km
89.6 km — deeper than the regional average (70 km)
Regional average: 70 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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